Regional Footwear Merchandise Intern - KEEN Utility

KEEN Footwear • Portland, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Footwear Merchandise Intern will support KEEN Utility’s merchandising team at KEEN’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. During the 10-week internship, the intern will help shape seasonal product assortments, analyze sales and sell-through data, collaborate with teams in planning, product management, and sales, and lead an initiative project focused on the future of KEEN Footwear. The role also provides hands-on experience with footwear, product innovation, and the outdoor industry, with opportunities to work alongside industry experts and present recommendations to leadership.

The internship is on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The program runs from June 14 through August 20. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and may plan no more than four vacation days during the internship.

Requirements

• Be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the junior, senior, or graduate level, or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Product Merchandising or a related field; qualifying fields also include Product Development, Footwear or Apparel Design, Product Management, and Manufacturing.
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Commit to the 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August and work 40 hours per week during standard Monday–Friday working hours.
• Work on-site at KEEN’s Portland, Oregon headquarters five days per week.
• Plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail when preparing presentations, reports, and materials.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for the outdoors, sustainability, footwear trends, and innovation.
• Creativity, a detail-oriented approach, and an ability to solve problems.
• Proactive curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the merchandising team in planning and executing seasonal product assortments.
• Analyze weekly sales, inventory, and customer data to identify product and category opportunities.
• Assist in creating reports, presentations, and tools to support sell-in milestones.
• Conduct market, trend, and competitor research to inform merchandising recommendations and identify white-space opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to support regional product needs, organize and manage samples, and support go-to-market milestones.
• Assist in planning and organizing regional go-to-market sell-in milestones.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing, and assortment information in relevant systems and tools.
• Participate in an internship project and present final recommendations to leadership.
• Own and drive a key initiative project related to the future of KEEN Footwear.

Benefits

• Product discounts.
• Subsidized cafeteria.
• Inspiring workspace.
• Hands-on experience and meaningful work at a globally recognized brand.
• Collaboration with talented teammates, including a group project with other interns.
• Networking opportunities with industry experts and mentors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern